Browsing through all the photographs that we’ve posted thus far has opened my eyes to a subtle trend. I noticed that while I possessed a vivid recollection of certain events/moments that took place many moons ago, several of the moments between that point and now may have been forgotten if they hadn’t been captured on film. It’s not to say that all these moments were insignificant. Quite honestly, it’s the moments in between that have tested the significance of those stand-out events.

Would your recollection of some “wild night” succeed through time if it occurred alongside people you no longer associate with? What if the events on that same night took place alongside people whom have since become members of your wedding party? Time will eventually be the judge of each event, drawing a distinct line between the forgotten moments and those that will eventually get passed on to your grandchildren.

And while many insignificant moments will be forgotten, those falling in the space between a stand-out event and the present moment were not necessarily insignificant. It’s a smile on some idle Tuesday, a conversation over a mug of beer, or that heated game of pool between rivaling significant-others that makes up life. Continuing to photograph, or at least take mental note of, the less prominent moments will gradually build a collection of still-frames that depict our real life story.

Could it be considered as truth to assume that all intimate relationships are based around a foundation of friendship? Could you assume that in order for such a relationship to uphold the trials of time, both sides must stand firm against the instinct of separation? Thus, the establishment of a union between the important peers to both involved parties directly results in the everlasting bond between the two parties. Is it possible to sustain a relationship with an individual possessing the inverse view to that of your own inner circle? With enough stimulation, opposites can easily attract in the short term, but when the wake settles… oil will always float to the top. Just a random thought while I couldn’t sleep.

Sometimes there’s nothing sweeter than absorbing the poetic words of a talented musician while cruising down the freeway. I just returned from a 3 hours road trip between Palm Beach and Orlando. I had the stereo cranking the whole way home, but I wasn’t jamming to my usual selection of fast paced driving music. Today Bright Eyes (Conor Oberst) was the source of inspiration; Not only to drive forward, but to move my mind forward as well… boasting rhythm and rhymes akin to the likes of Bob Dylan and Adam Duritz.

We must not blend into the choir, sing as static with the whole.
We must not memorize nine numbers and deny we have a soul.
And in this endless race for property and privilege to be one,
We must run, we must run, we must run.
We must hang up in the belfry where the bats and moonlight laugh.
We must stare into a crystal ball and only see the past.
And in the caverns of tomorrow with just our flashlights and our love.
We must plunge, we must plunge, we must plunge.-Bright Eyes

This is inspiring me to write music reviews for some of the artists whom I frequent. Hmmm…That may very well become a subtopic of this website.

The next 9 months leading up to our wedding are bound to be filled with exciting and eventful moments; A period of time consumed with planning, dresses, bands, DJs, tuxes, wedding party decisions… oh, and the Bachelor Party and Bachelorette Party! I’m keyed up and ready for the ride! This site will serve as a communication portal for Angel and I. We intend to continually update the site with the latest wedding info, random thoughts, or whatever we feel like tossing out there.

Also, check back often. Angel will be continually posting photos to our photo gallery. She is going back through the 5,000+ photos we’ve taken over the past 6 years, extracting her favorites, and posting them up in the gallery. I’m even a little curious to see what she digs up. More to come shortly…